Solar shutters for properties in Blackpool
Blackpool is part of our Lancashire coverage, and addresses in the FY1 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of Lancashire. Thornton-Cleveleys, Lytham St Annes and Fleetwood are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
For reference, Blackpool lies about 15 miles west of Preston.
Window shutters are usually chosen for security when a house is empty, for blackout in bedrooms or for keeping summer heat off the glass, and the survey in Blackpool starts with which of those matters most to you.
Where a window in Blackpool has no power nearby, a solar shutter avoids running a cable; where there is a socket or spur, a wired motor is simpler.
Which options suit you?
Ways to specify solar roller shutters for Blackpool:
- Size limitBest on windows and standard doors; very large or heavy curtains use mains power.
- Panel positionOn the headbox, or remote-mounted where the box is shaded.
- ControlRadio remote, wireless wall switch, timers and smart hubs.
Prices for solar roller shutters in Blackpool
| Solar roller shutters | Inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Standard window, solar and battery | £895 – £1,295 | £745 – £1,080 |
| Patio door, solar and battery | £1,495 – £2,295 | £1,245 – £1,910 |
| Replacement battery pack | £95 – £175 | £80 – £145 |
Guide prices, per opening, supplied and fitted. VAT at 20% where it applies.
These are UK guide prices for supply and fit. Your price in Blackpool is fixed in writing after survey.
Rules that apply in Blackpool
In Blackpool, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- Planning: Solar shutters look much the same as mains shutters from outside, so the same planning advice applies.
- Orientation: We check daylight on the panel at survey; heavily shaded openings may need a remote panel or mains power.
From survey to fitting
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Survey at the property
A surveyor measures, checks what the box and guides will fix to, and talks through options.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Solar roller shutters in Blackpool: questions
Can solar shutters be put on a timer?
Yes, with a compatible wireless timer or smart hub.
Do solar shutters work in winter?
Yes. The panel charges in daylight, not just sunshine, and a full battery runs the shutter for many cycles. Very shaded spots are assessed at survey.
Do I need permission for solar roller shutters in Blackpool?
It depends on the property. External shutters on listed buildings need listed building consent, and conservation areas often have tighter rules. Check with your local council before ordering; we can supply drawings.
Is the survey free in Blackpool?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Blackpool are free. Repair and service visits are charged.